Sponsorships

American Voice and the Community

We invite you to play a vital role in the community investment of this important award by sponsoring the annual celebration to honor the winning book and author. Your support reinforces the national image and awareness of the American Voice in Literature Award and strengthens the position and reputation of The Mark Twain House & Museum, the city of Hartford, and the community, and affords your organization special benefits and employee engagement.

Sponsorship Opportunities

As a major tourist destination in New England and a leading steward of Mark Twain’s legacy, we are proud to shine a light on Hartford and Connecticut by presenting this prestigious award. Join us as a champion of our city and state by sponsoring the celebration at the level you feel most appropriate. The evening includes a heavy hors d’oeuvres and buffet reception, award presentation and reading from the winning book, discussion with the author and prize benefactor, David Baldacci, and post-event dessert reception.

All sponsors receive these benefits:

Guest Reservations (see specific levels for number of tickets)
All guests invited to exclusive VIP Reception with David Baldacci and winning author
Signed copies of winning book for your guests
Color advertisement in event program (see specific levels for size)
Logo or Listing on Save-the-Date, Invitation, and Event Program (if commitment made before print deadlines)
Sponsor recognition on event signage, including digital sponsor roll
Recognition on event website, e-newsletter, press releases, and social media as appropriate

Non-Event Benefits:

Opportunity for employee participation as reader(s) for next year’s competition (see specific levels for number of readers)
Invitation to annual exhibit opening
Employee engagement opportunities

Presenting Sponsor $15,000 [SOLD]

12 tickets; reserved seating for reception and program
Full Page color ad with prominent location (inside front cover)
Logo on event collateral
Opportunity to address guests during program
Opportunity for 5 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 30 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Premier Sponsor $10,000

10 tickets; reserved seating for reception and program
Logo on event collateral
Full Page color ad
Opportunity for 4 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 20 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Chapter Sponsor $7,500

8 tickets; reserved seating for program
Logo on event collateral
Full Page color ad
Opportunity for 3 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 10 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Page Sponsor $5,000

6 tickets; preferred seating for program
Logo on event collateral
Half Page color ad
Opportunity for 2 employees to participate as readers for next year’s competition
Corporate Membership for one year – includes discounted tour & public program tickets for employees, discount on store purchases, discount on corporate rental, and up to 8 complimentary tour passes to use for employee rewards or company vendors/prospects

Text Sponsor $2,500